Sexual Chemistry is a dance / EDM track that shines through strong female vocals, an emphatic beat, and enough ambient samples to keep the spontaneity of the single high. With a sound that touches upon Diplo, Zedd, and Tiesto, R-Wan is able to make one of those perfect summer drive songs in Sexual Chemistry. The dirty beat and tempo shifts heard here keep the replay value of the single high;…
4 AM is one sick track. Maliibu Miitch’s flow is furious, intense, and spat out with a never say die attitude. Building off of the work of performers like Nicki Minaj and Lil Brat, Maliibu Miitch adds to the overall corpus of rappers in that the rapidity of her flow is unparalleled. The backing track provides a highlighting to the flow at the right points.
“Oh My Sweet Lord” is a touching track that brings together classical music, show tunes, and world music. The single, the latest from Wai Lana, is something that can speak to a wide variety of listeners no matter what genre they like. There is little more to the single than Wai Lana’s vocals and just the lightest in the way of instrumentation, but this composition opens into something magnificent by…
On “Jugg x Juggle”, Peter Currency is able to go back to the grimy sound of Three 6 Mafia. Having an intense flow bolstered with a trap beat, Peter Currrency is able to make a track that would fit in perfectly on any rap station. The fact that Peter Currency is able to make his own unique sound shine on Jugg x Juggle showcases his talent; while the track will fit…
“Tension” is the latest release from Mista Roe. This track is touching and will be appreciated by anyone that has had any sort of issues with significant others. Hints of Ray J and R. Kelly can be heard here. The double duty pulled here by Mista Roe – he lays out the narrative presented in the track as well as adds an additional layer of harmony – showcases his talent as a…
Circlin’ the Henhouse, the latest single from Ellis Dyson & the Shambles, is an effort that will transfer listeners (And viewers) back into the 1920s-1940s of American music. There are hints of jazz, swing, and even ragtime and bluegrass. One of the most surprising things that we experienced during Circlin’ the Henhouse has to be the robustness of the compoisition – one could easily hear this song on an alternative radio…
Young Bull’s Voicemail is a track that skillfully bounces between rap and R&B. The flow presented during Voicemail is intricate and catchy, while the backing instrumentation is surprisingly deep. Hints of reggae and trap permeate Voicemail.
Crows on the Wire is a passionate rock track that showcases a rich and impacting set of vocals. These vocals are bolstered through on-point instrumentation, which sets a haunting sound that permeates the single. Lorentzen is able to keep things popping with Dead Man In The Closet, which slows things down. This song is a success as listeners will be following each and every word, all while listening to eat…
There’s not a lot of people that can easily mix influences like Pearl Jam, Prince and Dr. Dre, but Ayron Jones has managed to pull it off impressively with his latest effort, “Audio Paint Job.”
Cardiac is a track from Perth’s Psyfer, blending together a trap beat that keeps things vibrant and draws back to a Three 6 sort of sound. The rapid-fire flow of Psyfer is conducted with a cadence that will drill itself deep into the minds and hearts of listeners. Psyfer’s flow is fresh and builds upon the style of artists like 2 Chainz and Migos. It is this fresh sound that…
